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A man on a drug discovery mission
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 10:48 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A Victoria University of Wellington professor, whose work has led to trials for the treatment of cancers and gout, says New Zealand is carrying out world class research in drug discovery. More >>
Logical methods to interpret evidence in the courtroom
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 9:50 am | Victoria University of Wellington
How much evidential weight should be put on DNA results of blood traces in criminal cases? More >>
New book asks how much power the government should have
Friday, 16 September 2016, 10:58 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The authors of a new book are seeking New Zealanders’ views about whether this country should have a written constitution and, if so, what should be in it. More >>
Euripides’ The Trojan Women A New Translation
Friday, 16 September 2016, 10:06 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Troy has fallen. Waiting, lost in the burning ruins of the once famous city, are the spoils of war: the final few whose fates are held in the hands of the Hellenic victors. Those who must await the certainty of despair: the women of Troy. Euripides’ ... More >>
Victoria researchers win multi-million-dollar funding
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 12:56 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A Victoria University of Wellington-led team developing devices to make methamphetamine testing of homes and motorists more efficient has been awarded $1 million in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s 2016 Endeavour Fund science investment ... More >>
Victoria joins prestigious online course provider
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 11:45 am | Victoria University of Wellington
In a first for a New Zealand university, Victoria University of Wellington is partnering with some of the world’s top academic institutions in a respected online platform that provides high quality education around the globe. Founded in 2012 by prestigious ... More >>
Digital disruption: a Wellington case study
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 9:38 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The challenges facing Wellington’s fast-growing digital industry will be explored in an upcoming seminar hosted by Victoria University of Wellington. More >>
Top appointment to head Victoria cybersecurity partner
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 2:29 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington has welcomed the appointment of NZX Chief Operating Officer Mandy Simpson as head of Cyber Toa, Victoria’s partner in developing a centre of excellence to strengthen New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific’s resilience ... More >>
The link between nature, nurture and brain disorders
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 10:22 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Two Victoria University of Wellington researchers have published a new book in an effort to highlight the complexities of understanding the development of brain disorders like schizophrenia. More >>
Studying billions of small fish in a big pond
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 9:57 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A Victoria University of Wellington professor is helping to unlock one of the great mysteries of the ocean by investigating the fate of billions of baby fish. More >>
You and your 10 billion best microbial buddies
Friday, 9 September 2016, 9:28 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Two leading biomedical researchers, Professor Anne La Flamme from Victoria University of Wellington and Dr Elizabeth Forbes-Blom from the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, will discuss the role of the body’s microbes in shaping our immune system ... More >>
Governance of citizens’ data reaches “critical point”
Wednesday, 7 September 2016, 10:33 am | Victoria University of Wellington
An expert in the governance and regulation of data technologies says New Zealand, and most other western countries, are at a “critical point” in the way we regulate and protect digitally captured personal data. More >>
Victoria appoints senior leader in digital technologies
Monday, 5 September 2016, 12:27 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington has appointed Professor Steven Warburton, an internationally respected leader in digital learning and teaching, as its inaugural Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Digital Futures). More >>
Phoning home helps threatened languages live on
Friday, 26 August 2016, 10:42 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Mobile phones, computers and other technology are often thought to erode the unique cultural identities of small communities, but Victoria University of Wellington Professor of Linguistics Miriam Meyerhoff argues the opposite can be true. More >>
Victoria University health researchers honoured
Friday, 19 August 2016, 2:30 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Two Victoria University of Wellington researchers have been recognised by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) for their work into understanding social issues of health and wellbeing. Professor Kevin Dew and Dr Kirsten Smiler were honoured ... More >>
Victoria offers unique international trade degree
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 12:17 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
In a trans-Tasman first, a new international trade degree, launching at Victoria University of Wellington in 2017, will encourage students to work beyond traditional academic divides and succeed in the global economy. More >>
New Zealand decision on Paris agreement welcomed
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 3:14 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
A climate change expert from Victoria University of Wellington says New Zealand's decision to ratify the Paris agreement this year shows a welcome commitment to addressing climate change. More >>
The influence of Māori and Pasifika ancestry on health
Monday, 15 August 2016, 12:06 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
European and Polynesian genepools are different and should be treated differently when matching tissues for transplants or prescribing medicines, says a Victoria University of Wellington researcher who has just completed an extensive 30-year study. More >>
Former Prime Minister calls for new constitution
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 8:37 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Former Prime Minister and Victoria University of Wellington Distinguished Fellow Sir Geoffrey Palmer is calling for a modern written constitution in New Zealand to boost public confidence in government. More >>
The immune system—when does a friend become an enemy?
Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 11:01 am | Victoria University of Wellington
The immune system—when does a friend become an enemy? The immune system is designed to protect our bodies against disease, but it can have a darker side, says a Victoria University of Wellington researcher. Professor Anne La Flamme has spent over 20 years ... More >>
